Executive Director
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• Create and execute a strategic plan for the Padnos International Center that aligns with the university’s overall goals.
• Provide leadership to enhance the PIC’s mission, reputation, and effectiveness.
• Initiate and support programs that promote international education and cross-cultural understanding.
• Establish and maintain partnerships with foreign universities, organizations, and governments.
• Oversee the center’s budget, ensuring effective use of resources.
• Develop and implement policies related to international programs and activities.

Assistant Director
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• Responsible for alumni engagement including the online network and international & domestic events
• Serves on the Global Grand Rapids task force and supports all events and initiatives
• Contributes to the development of programs for the Padnos International Center
• Supports the Study Abroad and International Student Teams

Padnos International Center Assistant
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• Office Manager
• Assists Executive Director 
• Manages budgets
• Travel & expense forms
• Notary Public
• Workday

Director of Study Abroad and International Partnerships
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• Monitor and respond to crisis and risk management related to education abroad
• Manage GVSU’s institutional international partnerships and represent GVSU to international partners
• Review study abroad applications
• Set policies for study abroad and evaluate international activities
• Manage study abroad credit transfer process
• Provide overall management of daily study abroad operations
• Advise faculty, staff and students on study abroad issues and concerns

Study Abroad Advisor
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• Advises GVSU study abroad students on financial, academic, cultural, health and safety issues
• Counsels students with unique issues (disabilities, dependents, chronic health issues, identity concerns) to enable successful study abroad participation
• Coordinates study abroad fairs
• Supervises and trains peer adviser staff

Coordinator of Study Abroad and International Partnerships

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• Post GVSU Study Abroad Acceptance - Long Term Study Abroad Exchange and Provider Programs
• Pre-Departure Orientations - Policies, Expectations, Cultural Adjustment, Insurance
• Forms - Pre-Departure, Financial Aid Agreement, Study Abroad Budget, Visa Forms, external provider forms
• Course Approvals - GVSU Course Codes, Issues, Gen Eds, Study Abroad Transcript Verification
• Returned Student - Welcome Back Event, Work Abroad Event

Faculty-Led Program Coordinator

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• Assists with the development, assessment, and improvement of Faculty-Led Study-Abroad Programs
• Conducts pre-departure trainings and informational sessions
• Manages logistics to aid in the execution of successful programs
• Assists with problem-solving around visa applications, budgets, and health insurance;
• Renders assistance and aid as needed

International Programs Coordinator

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• Manage marketing, promotion, website design, social media and events for Padnos International Center/Study Abroad Team.
• Manage study abroad outreach
• Manage Study Abroad Outreach Assistant
• Advisor and coordinator for Internships and Independent Study experiences abroad.

International Programs Coordinator
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• Manages study abroad publications
• Assists with study abroad outreach
• Manages study abroad website
• Oversees social media

Graduate Assistant - Faculty-Led Study Abroad

Studies: Master's of Education in Higher Education, College Student Affairs Leadership (CSAL)

Studied abroad in: Seoul, South Korea

Graduate Assistant - Long-Term Study Abroad

Studies: Masters in Occupational Therapy

Studied abroad in: Dublin, Ireland

Director of International Student and Scholar Services
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• Advocate for iStudents at GVSU and in the Community
• Primary Immigration Advisor to F-1 and J-1 Students
• Lead ISS Team
• Advance services for iStudents
• Oversee Visiting Scholars and Visiting Staff 

Coordinator International Student Services

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• International student guidance and support.
• Optional Practical Training (OPT) and Curricular Practical Training (CPT).
• Advocacy across campus for resources and support for international students.
• Designated School Official (DSO) for the F-1 program.
• Student engagement and events.
• Advisor for the International Student Organization (Uniting Nations).

Coordinator International Student Services 

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• Supports and advocates for international students 
• Helps international students adjust culturally, academically, and legally to GVSU and the U.S.
• Serves as a Designated School Official (DSO) for F-1 students and conducts immigration advising
• Connects international students with on- and off-campus resources and facilitates opportunities for iStudents 

Office Coordinator
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• Supports the International Student and Scholar Services Team with background work including booking rooms for events, ordering catering, and arranging meetings for the ISS team.
• Arranges itinerary for GVSU’s International Visiting Scholars from our partner schools.
• Serves as primary contact for our exchange partners who send students and faculty/staff to GVSU.
• Serves as the Alternate Responsible Officer in SEVIS for J-1 students and scholars.

Graduate Assistant - International Student Services

Studies: Master of Science in Cybersecurity

Hometown: Kumasi, Ghana